Automotive Ceramics Market Report 2026

The automotive ceramics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.41 billion in 2025 to $2.55 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to engine downsizing trends, demand for wear-resistant materials, growth of performance vehicles, adoption of ceramic coatings, emission control needs.

The automotive ceramics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle growth, demand for thermal management solutions, lightweighting initiatives, advanced material innovation, high-performance component demand. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use in ev powertrains, expansion of ceramic brake components, adoption in high-temperature engine parts, increased use in automotive sensors, focus on lightweight materials.

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to drive the growth of the automotive ceramics market. EVs, which are powered by electric motors and rechargeable batteries instead of internal combustion engines, are gaining popularity due to environmental concerns, government incentives, and technological advancements in EVs. Rising awareness about climate change and the negative environmental impact of fossil fuels has led consumers to seek cleaner alternatives, such as electric vehicles, which produce zero emissions. Automotive ceramics play a crucial role in improving the performance, durability, and efficiency of EVs. Their unique properties, including high-temperature resistance, wear resistance, and light weight, make them ideal for various applications in electric vehicles. For example, in December 2024, the International Energy Agency, a US-based intergovernmental organization, reported a 35% year-on-year increase in electric car sales in 2023, with 3.5 million more units sold compared to 2022. As a result, the growing adoption of electric vehicles is fueling the expansion of the automotive ceramics market.

Leading companies in the automotive ceramics market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as high-performance ceramic substrates, to improve thermal management, enhance efficiency, and support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. A high-performance ceramic substrate in the automotive industry refers to a specialized material used as a foundation for various automotive components, particularly electronic systems. For example, in May 2023, CeramTec GmbH, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced Rubalit ZTA, a high-performance ceramic substrate. This material offers excellent flexural strength, good thermal conductivity, superior electrical insulation, and exceptional dielectric strength. Designed for use in highly electrified industries and e-mobility, Rubalit ZTA aims to meet the growing demand for advanced ceramic solutions in electric vehicles and other high-performance automotive applications.

In January 2025, Schunk Group, a Germany-based company specializing in advanced materials and engineering solutions, acquired ESK-SIC GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Schunk’s portfolio in silicon carbide (SiC) materials, strengthen its expertise in high-performance ceramics, and expand its presence across the automotive, electronics, and renewable energy sectors. ESK-SIC GmbH, based in Germany, produces high-quality silicon carbide (SiC) products, which are becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry.

Major companies operating in the automotive ceramics market report include Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Corning Incorporated, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Hitachi Metals Ltd., Tosoh Corporation, NGK Insulators Ltd., Ibiden Co. Ltd., Denka Company Limited, CoorsTek Inc., Morgan Advanced Materials plc, Ferrotec Holdings Corporation, CeramTec GmbH, CTS Corporation, Schunk Ingenieurkeramik GmbH, 3M India Limited, Maruwa Co. Ltd., Ceradyne Inc., Nippon Carbon Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive ceramics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive ceramics market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive ceramics market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive ceramics market consists of sales of ceramic brake discs, ceramic catalytic substrates, and ceramic spark plugs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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